M35 Mako

The M35 Mako is a ground based vehicle used by Commander Shepard and Squad Members in Mass Effect 1. This vehicle is air-dropped from beneath the SSV Normandy SR-1. Once the vehicle has landed on the planet surface, Shepard and crew are able to search the planet's surface for resources and mission objectives. The Mako included a mass accelerator cannon and a machine gun, allowing the driver to fire upon enemies and destroy objects. The vehicle has thick, heavy-duty armor, capable of withstanding great amounts of damage, harsh conditions, and temperatures. The vehicle can be repaired while in use. The Mako has a great suspension system allowing it to move over very rough terrain. It also has a jet propulsion system allowing it to launch itself several lengths in the air.

During the Mass Effect 1 story, Shepard used this vehicle numerous times while searching and investigating planets to get closer to Saren Arterius and learn more of his plan. Toward the end of the game, while on Ilos, Shepard drives the Mako through the conduit, forcing the Mako to be teleported to the Citadel. Unfortunately, the Mako was destroyed in Mass Effect 2 when the Collectors shot down the Normandy SR-1.